Campicilin 500 mg Capsule

Campicilin 500 mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that contains 500 mg of ampicillin in each capsule. It belongs to the penicillin class and is used to treat susceptible bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or the flu. Campicilin 500 mg Capsule may be prescribed for infections involving the ear, throat, lungs, urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, or other areas when the bacteria are likely to respond to ampicillin.

How it works: Ampicillin works by blocking bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which causes the bacteria to break apart and die. The Campicilin 500 mg Capsule delivers this antibiotic effect after the capsule is swallowed and absorbed in the digestive tract.

Campicilin 500 mg Capsule is a higher-strength option than Campicilin 250 mg Capsule, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a larger dose in each capsule or fewer capsules per day. This can be more convenient for adults or for infections that need a stronger ampicillin dose, but it is not meant to replace the lower strength without medical guidance. Because it is a capsule, it is swallowed whole and does not provide immediate symptom relief; bacteria are treated over time as the antibiotic level builds in the body.

• Bacterial ear infections
• Strep throat and other throat infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Gastrointestinal infections caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow Campicilin 500 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at evenly spaced times if your doctor has set a schedule.
• It can be taken with or without food, but taking it at the same way each day may help you remember.
• Do not open, crush, or chew the capsule unless your clinician specifically tells you to.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you feel better early.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Campicilin 500 mg Capsule provides 500 mg of ampicillin per capsule. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on the infection being treated, your age, kidney function, and how severe the infection is; a doctor decides the schedule. Some infections require multiple doses per day, and the maximum daily amount must be set by the prescriber based on your condition, not by self-adjustment.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ampicillin may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Mild stomach pain or upset
• Skin rash
• Itching
• Yeast overgrowth such as oral or vaginal thrush

• Do not use Campicilin 500 mg Capsule if you have a known allergy to ampicillin, penicillin, or other beta-lactam antibiotics unless your doctor has specifically advised otherwise.
• Tell your clinician if you have ever had a rash or allergic reaction after taking penicillin-type antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since dose adjustment may be needed with this 500 mg strength.
• Alcohol does not directly interact with ampicillin, but it may worsen stomach upset or dehydration while you are sick.
• This capsule treats bacterial infections only and will not help viral infections.
• If you develop severe diarrhea, do not treat it with anti-diarrhea medicine without medical advice.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medicines that affect kidney function.

• Oral contraceptives may be less reliable in some people; ask about backup contraception.
• Probenecid can raise ampicillin levels in the body.
• Allopurinol may increase the chance of rash with ampicillin.
• Methotrexate levels can be affected by penicillin antibiotics.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may need closer monitoring.

Store Campicilin 500 mg Capsule at room temperature in the original strip/box of 10 capsules, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.